Single-Stock Leverage ETFs Blamed for Volatility Surge in South Korea's Stock Market

According to Shinhan Investment Corp., single-stock leverage exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have been identified as a primary driver of increased volatility in South Korea's stock market in 2026. The research firm reported that when annualized, KOSPI volatility reached 57%, while SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics showed volatility of 90% and 78% respectively. Single-stock leverage ETFs, however, registered volatility levels of 180% and 156%, roughly double that of individual stocks.
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